The forecast for the import of unvulcanised rubber compounded with carbon black or silica to the UK suggests a steady growth from 2024 to 2028, starting at 36.628 million kilograms in 2024 and reaching 40.052 million kilograms by 2028. In 2023, actual imports registered at 35.8 million kilograms. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year forecast period is approximately 2.2%, indicating a modest but consistent year-on-year increase.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of regulatory changes in the UK and EU affecting the rubber industry, technological advancements in rubber compounding, and shifts in global supply chain dynamics that might influence import levels.
